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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for impetigo
  1. Impetigo (National Library of Medicine)  
    Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but ... itchy, but scratching them can spread the sores. Impetigo can spread by contact with sores or nasal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/impetigo.html - Health Topics
  2. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... kinds of germs. For example,: Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections Viruses cause shingles, warts, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... simplex (which causes cold sores) Skin infections including impetigo What are the treatments for blisters? Blisters will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/blisters.html - Health Topics
  4. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pus or other drainage. They can turn into impetigo, which turns into a crust on the skin, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  5. Streptococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It causes a red rash on the body. Impetigo - a skin infection Toxic shock syndrome Cellulitis and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html - Health Topics